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Great machine but takes a while to get used to it. I give it a big thumbsup01 up!!
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I'm getting one as soon as I can find a deal somewhere. Winter's comming and I'll be using my DFX untill next Spring. I'll definity start the season next year with one. I want to check it out..
Bruce
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I'm getting one as soon as I can find a deal somewhere. Winter's comming and I'll be using my DFX untill next Spring. I'll definity start the season next year with one. I want to check it out..
Bruce
Bruce go to TreasureNet.com under classifieds there going from $800-$1000 pretty new and not used that much. I guess some people just can't handle them.
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$800!!! That's a steal. Better hurry up Bruce before I buy another one. :grin:
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I would jump on that deal if I didn't already have one, though a backup may not hurt. ;)
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I've been looking all over but they get snatched up as soon as they are offered. Got all winter to get mine.. Thanks!
Bruce
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I've been looking all over but they get snatched up as soon as they are offered. Got all winter to get mine.. Thanks!
Bruce
Hi! Bruce there's one on Treasurnet for $1000.00 and you may get it for $800.00 or $900.00.
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Brand new E-Trac user here. Today was my first chance to swing my new coil. Man, I hate learning a new machine. It's definately different from my old whites. I plan on using it every spare chance I can find so that I can learn it ASAP.
I had a lot of pinpointing troubles, didn't find anything old, but I did get silver!
I still wish I could perform a vulcan mind meld with Angel to know everything he has learned from his extensive use of this machine.
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Brand new E-Trac user here. Today was my first chance to swing my new coil. Man, I hate learning a new machine. It's definately different from my old whites. I plan on using it every spare chance I can find so that I can learn it ASAP.
I had a lot of pinpointing troubles, didn't find anything old, but I did get silver!
I still wish I could perform a vulcan mind meld with Angel to know everything he has learned from his extensive use of this machine.
Hang in Jason, it will come. Especially after using a White's, the Minelab will take a bit of getting used to, but I think you will like it :)
No vulcan mind melds probably, but you can pick his brain here ;)
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Epi is right. Coming from the White's side, I had major difficulties with the Minelab pinpointing. White's is by far better at pinpointing, but with a little time you'll be pinpointing no problem. The first few outings are the hardest if you're new to a Minelab. Even then, my very first hunt I found two wheats I had missed with my MXT. That alone was enough for me to keep at it.
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I still have some trouble with pinpointing sometimes. With coins though, it's dead on usually, after some practice.
That depth meter, though.... they need to do something. I would buy an updated version if they would just improve the depth meter.
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I only seem to have issues pinpointing with on edge coins and rusty nails that act like coins. Steve has seen the same problem. It can pinpoint up to 4 off.
And as for the depth meter, AARGH! That thing is crazy off on some shallow targets. Usually spot on with the deep ones though.
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Okay Dale, tell me this... and I'm asking you because you, like myself, indicated that you are somewhat challenged when it comes to discerning the subtle difference between tones for certain coins :)
You said above that some of the silver dimes (particularly the deeper ones) are coming in at CO 42-43, maybe not even hitting 44. That has been my experience lately too, and I don't think it is because they are on edge. If there is trash or other targets nearby it can affect the CO but usually slowing down will allow to be able to pick through it and hit solidly on the coin, and the numbers will look more like what is expected. As you said, it seems to be the deeper coins and in particular the ones that are more worn and tarnished that read lower.
But my question is... can you hear a difference in the tone? Does a silver coin that comes in at 43-44, like your barber yesterday, 'sound' like a silver dime instead of a clad dime?
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Okay Dale, tell me this... and I'm asking you because you, like myself, indicated that you are somewhat challenged when it comes to discerning the subtle difference between tones for certain coins :)
You said above that some of the silver dimes (particularly the deeper ones) are coming in at CO 42-43, maybe not even hitting 44. That has been my experience lately too, and I don't think it is because they are on edge. If there is trash or other targets nearby it can affect the CO but usually slowing down will allow to be able to pick through it and hit solidly on the coin, and the numbers will look more like what is expected. As you said, it seems to be the deeper coins and in particular the ones that are more worn and tarnished that read lower.
But my question is... can you hear a difference in the tone? Does a silver coin that comes in at 43-44, like your barber yesterday, 'sound' like a silver dime instead of a clad dime?
Angie, I noticed that yesterday, but wasn't sure if it was just me or not considering that I don't do tones well. They do seem to sound like silver dimes (CO 46). The one I found yesterday was not on edge and it did sound like a CO 46. I'm glad you noticed that too, I'm not crazy after all!